How does airport pickup work?
When you book, you choose your pick-up and drop-off dates and times. We send clear meeting instructions before you travel: where to find the meeting point in Luqa, what to bring, and the same price you already saw online. A short licence check, your keys, and you are on your way. Pickup and drop-off run 08:00–02:00, seven days a week. Drop-off works the same way in reverse, at the same point; if you were hoping to return the car somewhere else, our one-way car hire page gives the honest answer and the alternatives.
What does car hire at Malta Airport cost?
Car hire at Malta International Airport booked on Nova Drive starts at €3.78 a day for an Economy, all-in: VAT and the airport fee are already in the price, with collision damage waiver, third-party cover and unlimited mileage included as standard. There is no shuttle and no off-site depot to find. You are met in Luqa, minutes from arrivals, and handed the keys after a quick licence check; the car goes back to the same spot at the end of your trip, any day between 08:00 and 02:00. The table below shows current from-prices per day for every class, and the exact figure for your dates always appears before you pay.
| Class | Seats | Bags | Transmission | From (per day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Car | 4 | 1 | Auto/Man | €3.50 |
| Economy | 5 | 2 | Auto/Man | €3.78 |
| SUV | 5 | 3 | Auto/Man | €6.21 |
| Leisure Van (5-seat) | 5 | 3 | Auto/Man | €6.35 |
| Compact SUV | 5 | 2 | Auto/Man | €6.79 |
| Compact | 5 | 2 | Auto/Man | €8 |
| Large / Saloon | 5 | 3 | Auto/Man | €8.32 |
| 7-Seater | 7 | 3 | Auto/Man | €16.32 |
| Minibus (9-seat) | 9 | 5 | Manual | €18.50 |
EconomyAuto/Man · from €3.78/day
Compact SUVAuto/Man · from €6.79/day
SUVAuto/Man · from €6.21/day
7-SeaterAuto/Man · from €16.32/day
Large / SaloonAuto/Man · from €8.32/day
Leisure Van (5-seat)Auto/Man · from €6.35/dayIf your flight is delayed
Add your flight number during booking and its arrival is tracked, so a reasonable delay does not cost you your car or an extra fee. Note that bookings are paid in full online when you book and are non-refundable once paid.
What to bring to the desk
- A valid driving licence (held for the required minimum period).
- ID or passport and your booking confirmation.
- A credit card in the main driver’s name for the refundable deposit.
The deposit is refundable — held, not spent — and optional Zero Risk Protection removes the excess entirely. Full breakdown in our deposit and excess explainer.